[Tom M]

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Originally posted by Budgie Most people???? How do you know the opinion of most people???? Do you know most people? It is "Currently Fashionable" in "some" circles to knock Monster. That in no way actually means that the Monster cables are actually inferior. What Monster cables have you tried in your system? Isn't that the real question. I will wait for you to post links to the reviews that you mention. I already posted links to reviewers that liked Monster cable.

I agree budgie. Tomorrow people will hate something else simply because it carries a certain name. I will be the first one to tell you that some monster stuff is horrible but some of their cables are very nice. The z100i and the M950i are said to be very good. I might be going for the m550i which I've been told are not too bad. Latter I might try the previous two I've mentioned. I will have to wait till I have enough cash for that.

 

[Tom M]

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[Magic77]

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Originally posted by Tom M No more replies?

Tom,

Get those Monster Cables that you want

Don't get yourself too confused and crazy about cables

 

[Tom M]

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Originally posted by Magic77 Tom, Get those Monster Cables that you want Don't get yourself too confused and crazy about cables

Magic: What was the difference you heard between the 400mkii and the z100i you now have? You also said that you heard no difference between audioquest, cardas and the 400mkii. Which audioquest and cardas did you try? Last, what gear are you using? What amp,cdplayer etc? I'm trying to get a feel for what's going on with the experiance you had with monster. I believe you may be right about the monsters being good cables. I don't believe they are the bose of cables. I believe there is a big difference between various speakers very little in the sound of cables. Build quality is another story.

 

[Tom M]

where did you go Magic77?

 

[Magic77]

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Originally posted by Tom M Magic: What was the difference you heard between the 400mkii and the z100i you now have? You also said that you heard no difference between audioquest, cardas and the 400mkii. Which audioquest and cardas did you try? Last, what gear are you using? What amp,cdplayer etc? I'm trying to get a feel for what's going on with the experiance you had with monster. I believe you may be right about the monsters being good cables. I don't believe they are the bose of cables. I believe there is a big difference between various speakers very little in the sound of cables. Build quality is another story.

Tom,

You are now creating a new "Monster"

This is what I meant back in an earlier post, that you can drive yourself absolutely nuts over this stuff; and what ends up happening is that you end up never satisfied or wasting lots of money. I got "confused" and started asking a million questions just like you; and it's perfectly OK to ask questions and do research. But you have to decide on your own instincts.

What I have learned from these Forums is that; NO ONE is right or wrong. How can anyone say this is the Best or this Sucks; It's only their own personal opinion or perception.

Just because "I" like Monster Cable dosen't mean that other brands may not be just as good or even better or worse.

To tell you the truth; I'm not sure what it is that actually makes the "Difference" in an Audio system or Headphone set-up. Most peole will say it's a combination of everything. I'm sure Monster Cables would be suitable with hundreds of different brands and models of Audio Gear. Even if you had the same exact components and gear that I had, I guarantee you would not hear the same things; or perceive it in different ways.

 

[Budgie]

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Originally posted by Magic77 Tom, Get those Monster Cables that you want Don't get yourself too confused and crazy about cables

That pretty well sums it up!

 

[lan]

Did you get them yet Tom M?

We'd like to hear your opinions of what you got.

 

[TimSchirmer]

You willingly picked monster M550i over outlaw?

(Tim is choking back on the caustic twinges to spew forth sarcasm)

 

[Tom M]

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Originally posted by TimSchirmer You willingly picked monster M550i over outlaw? (Tim is choking back on the caustic twinges to spew forth sarcasm)

1: Don't start a flame war 2: I've haven't made my final choice yet. 3: Why not monster? I might even get some Bose speakers

just kidding

 

[Tom M]

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Originally posted by TimSchirmer You willingly picked monster M550i over outlaw? (Tim is choking back on the caustic twinges to spew forth sarcasm)

I took a look at the outlawcables on their website. They seem rather nice and they are a lower price than the monsters. So hold back your choking because the outlaws just might be another possible cable for my system.

 

[Tom M]

so far it's the outlaws vs the monster M550i

 

[Tom M]

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Originally posted by Magic77 I actually meant; the AudioQuest and Cardas were not any better than the 400MkII's. But; I do feel that the Z100i's are better overall than any of them as far as build quality; and probably Sound, but it's hard to distinguish most of the time. I don't think you can go wrong with the M550i's.

which audioquest and Cardas cable?

 

[Magic77]

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Originally posted by Tom M which audioquest and Cardas cable?

Cardas MicroTwin 300B and CrossLink.
AudioQuest Coral, Copperhead and Sidewinder. Tried them all.

 

[Tom M]

No More Monster Cable!

I found the type of cable I like. My solution for good IC's is to make custom cables using either canare or belden wire.